London to Cairo

2 airlines · 2 aircraft ranked

In business class, British Airways's Club Suite (787-8) dominates the field with a 8.1/10.British Airways is the only carrier offering premium economy on this route, scoring 5.3/10.

How we score → Last updated June 2026

Quick pick

Best business class:clear winner

Fly British Airways. It has a wider seat (21" vs 20") and a private suite.

A noticeably better product that justifies the pick.

Best economy:close call

Fly British Airways. It has free Wi-Fi (paid on EgyptAir).

If prices are similar, go with this one.

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Suite with door · 1-2-1 · 44" pitchAvg. reliabilityPoints: Chase UR, Amex MR, Capital One, Bilt

Free Wi-Fi + Suite with door + Longer bed

8.1

Excellent

Seat 8.3·Amenity 7.9

angled_flat · 2-3-2 · 60" pitchAvg. reliabilityValue fare

5.0

Average

Seat 4.7·Amenity 5.4

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Route insights

In business class, British Airways's Club Suite (787-8) dominates the field with a 8.1/10.
British Airways is the only carrier offering premium economy on this route, scoring 5.3/10.
In economy, British Airways's World Traveller (787-8) edges out the field with a 4.5/10.

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Frequently asked

Which is better in business: British Airways or EgyptAir on LHR-CAI?

Club Suite (British Airways, 787-8) dominates Business Class (EgyptAir, 777-300ER) in business, scoring 8.1/10 vs 5. The deciding factor: a closed suite door vs an open cabin.

Which is better in economy: British Airways or EgyptAir on LHR-CAI?

World Traveller (British Airways, 787-8) and Economy (EgyptAir, 777-300ER) score virtually the same in economy: 4.5 vs 4.4/10. The biggest gap is wi-fi — Free Wi-Fi vs No Wi-Fi — but neither carrier pulls ahead overall.

What are the best seats in British Airways Club Suite on LHR-CAI?

Best: Window suites 1A and 1K offer the most privacy with no one in front. The mini-cabin rows are quieter than the main cabin. Avoid: Center pairs near galleys experience more noise. Bassinet positions may have infants nearby. 31 Club Suite seats with doors in 1-2-1 layout. Full retrofit completed across the 787-8 fleet by April 2026. First BA aircraft type to receive Starlink WiFi (March 2026). 17-inch IFE screen, Bluetooth audio. Center pairs have retractable dividers.

What are the best seats in British Airways World Traveller Plus on LHR-CAI?

Best: Window pairs (A-B, J-K) offer the most privacy. Front rows get meal service first. Avoid: Last row has limited recline. Center seats are least desirable in 2-3-2 layout. 37-seat premium economy in 7-abreast 2-3-2 layout. Adjustable headrests with wings. Starlink WiFi being installed fleet-wide through 2026.

What are the best seats in British Airways World Traveller on LHR-CAI?

Best: Front rows of economy furthest from rear galley. Exit rows offer extra legroom. Avoid: Last rows near rear galley and lavatories. Middle seats in 3-3-3 layout. 136 economy seats in 9-abreast layout. 787 Dreamliner features higher cabin humidity, lower altitude, and larger dimmable windows.

What are the best seats in EgyptAir Business Class on LHR-CAI?

Best: Aisle seats B/H in any row for direct access. Avoid: Middle seat E in the centre block — trapped between passengers. 49 angled-flat seats in 2-3-2. NOT full lie-flat (160 degrees only). No WiFi on 777. 15.4-inch fixed screen. AC + USB-A power. No alcohol served.

What are the best seats in EgyptAir Economy on LHR-CAI?

Best: Any aisle seat. 3-3-3 is spacious for a 777 (most carriers do 3-4-3). Avoid: Rows 53-55 narrowing to 2-3-2, galley noise. 297 economy seats in 3-3-3 (not 3-4-3). 32-inch pitch. 10.6-inch IFE. No WiFi. Shared AC power outlets.